Carrie Garvin lives along the Eastern Shore of Maryland with her husband and several rescue dogs. First published as a newspaper columnist, she wrote a “Home-Tips” in the Washington, D.C. area just before DIY shows skyrocketed. From her experiences of home building, married for over forty years, and passionate about rescued animals, three things center each of her novels: a clean and wholesome romance, a sweet love story surrounded by either a farmhouse, a cabin, a lighthouse, etc., and the adoration of animals. She has her B.A. in Communications from the University of Maryland.

Photo credit: Carrie holding their doxie, Sam, with her little brother and older sister during a summer vacation in West Virginia.